Wheel Problems of Dodge Avenger

Dodge Avenger owners have reported 47 wheel related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 3 most common wheel problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's wheel (40 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's wheel rim (5 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Wheel related problems of Dodge Avenger

Problem Category Number of Problems
Wheel problems
40
Wheel Rim problems
5
Wheel Bolts problems
2

Recently reported Wheel problems of Dodge Avenger

The Wheel problem

Breaking system failed, it is available for inspection, I told the state trooper what happened along with several police officers, they agreed that the breaking system was not supposed to lock up which caused the car to skid several feet and the end results are that a very bad wreck happened which   Read details...

The Wheel Rim problem

I am the owner of a 1999 Dodge Avenger ES with 17" silver 5-spoke aluminum rims. I learned this week that 3 of the 4 rims are bent, causing vehicle to vibrate. In addition, the clear coat began peeling off all the rims in 2000. Car began vibrating and driving strangely February of 2005.   Read details...

The Wheel Bolts problem

I have had to replace at least 5 wheel lugs. Everytime I have my tires taken off for replacement or rotation or to replace my brake pads, etc. A lug will break due to a defect in the way the lugs were originally installed. I have had to pay for these replacements and it isn't cheap.   Read details...




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